Mountain Laurel Tree

Kalmia latifolia commonly called mountain laurel calico bush or spoonwood is a broadleaved evergreen shrub in the heather family ericaceae that is native to the eastern united states. Mountain laurel kalmia latifolia is flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub with a multi stemmed growth habit.

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Mountain laurel tree

Texas mountain laurel is a tough evergreen shrub or small tree native to mexico and the american southwest. Texas mountain laurel info. The mountain laurel grows to a height of 7 15 and a spread of 7 15 at maturity.

Keep reading to learn more about growing texas mountain laurels in the landscape. It has beautiful spring blooms and its elliptical glossy deep green leaves resembling those of rhododendrons and gnarled stems make it attractive in all seasons. Grown for its showy late spring and summer flowers and attractive evergreen foliage mountain laurel kalmia latifolia usda zones 5 through 9 is a colorful asset to borders and foundation plantings and it looks fantastic in mass plantings.

Mountain laurel will grow in usda zones 5 to 9 in deep shade to full sun but it does best in moderate to partial shade. Its range stretches from southern maine south to northern florida and west to indiana and louisiana. It is known for its attractive fragrant flowers and its extreme drought hardiness.

Mountain laurel is a member of the heath or heather family ericaceae. This family includes rhododendrons azaleas blueberries and cranberries all of which are woody shrubs that thrive in moist well drained acidic soil.

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